the fading call of the siberian crane

Call it a photography show with an ecological echo.Prabir Purkayastha’s Borokhun ,An Assamese voyage to unveil on January 23 at Trapezoid in Delhi will have a few rare images of Siberian Cranes last seen in India more than 10 years ago.

The traditional migratory and wintering habitats of this species are under constant pressure from the demands of growing human population. Agricultural development, wetland drainage, oil exploration, hunting and water development projects have contributed to their loss.

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The western population is primarily threatened by hunting whereas the eastern population is at risk from loss of wetland habitat.

These images reflect the beauty,grace and elegance of this bird that is known to be among the oldest in the world.The Siberian Crane is supposed to be a species that must be revered but shrinking habitats and survival and cruel human baits have listed these birds among the endangered.

Human wants and greed know no end.

The 17th century Japanese poet Basho wrote the following haiku: Cool seascape with cranesWading long-legged in the poolsAmid the tideway dunes.